Casey's Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Casey's General Stores reported diluted earnings per share of $3, a 36% increase, driven by stronger fuel margins and higher inside sales volumes. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Buchanan Energy and raised the dividend.
Diluted earnings per share rose 36% to $3 per share.
Fuel gross profit was up 45% compared to the prior year, with a fuel margin of $0.353 per gallon.
Same-store inside sales were up 3.5% for the quarter, with an average margin of 41%.
The Board voted to raise the dividend at the December meeting.
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Forward Guidance
Casey's is cautious in its outlook over the winter months due to the surge in COVID cases and related restrictions, which have started to take a toll on guest traffic.
Positive Outlook
- Developing news around vaccine progress should give all of us cause for optimism
- Balance sheet will remain strong post close, which will enable us to continue to execute on our strategic plan to accelerate further unit growth.
- The rewards members are stickier guests, so to speak.
- The guest experience in that digital space has been a positive one.
- The company is well positioned financially to take on whatever challenges and opportunities may come our way in the back half of this fiscal year.
Challenges Ahead
- COVID cases have surged throughout the Midwest
- Traffic start to slow a little bit.
- Mid teens decline in fuel gallons sold quarter to date.
- Prepared food remains pressured and is trending down mid-single digits so far this quarter.
- Restrictions may increase.
Revenue & Expenses
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